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Falling behind - Administrative Assistant Oak Ridge National Laboratory Employee Review

4.0
May 13, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Cool people and a nice campus.

Cons

Since returning to campus, many people have left ORNL because: -Strict no remote/hybrid work schedules even if your supervisor would allow it. -Being micromanaged due to the many management positions that were created and filled over the pandemic. -Salary not keeping up with the cost of living in the Knoxville area. -Not getting the correct job band/title/promotions because ORNL wants them to have a degree, despite knowing the job inside and out. -Support staff have been leaving because they are overworked and not being recognized Times are changing; ORNL is falling behind and Leadership doesn't seem to acknowledge or care.

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Cons

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